Obituary

Wayne passed away peacefully with his loving wife Lynda by his side, after and ongoing battle with esophageal cancer and most recently, suffering a stroke on Christmas Eve.

Wayne was a passionate man with an avid love of golf and fishing. He was always willing to lend a hand and had a profound love of all animals. Honesty and truth were hallmarks of how he lived his life. If you were fortunate to be his friend and see beneath the rough outer layer you found that he really was a giant teddy bear. This was most evident in the joy he had being a grandfather to Mackenzie, his “Monkeytoes”, and most recently with the addition of his grandson, Dawson.

Wayne will be deeply missed by his wife Lynda; stepsons John and Russell; daughter-in-law Holly; grandchildren Mackenzie and Dawson; as well as his very special Calgary family, Linda Murray (Dennis), Ashley Pederson (Tyler & Kaida), Amber Pederson (Brett, Kaydyn & Alice). Also Lynda’s entire family who Wayne was so unbelievably grateful to have been able to become a part of.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Balfour Evangelical Church on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the BCSPCA, Nelson Branch in Wayne’s memory is appreciated.